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Early Learning Center - Assistant Teacher

New Beginnings Early Learning Center
$32,810 - $37,863 a year
Bristol, Connecticut
Full time
1 week ago
Summary

Support position working under the direction of the Head Teacher to implement high-quality early childhood education programs aligned with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS). Assist in creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for preschool-aged children.

Duties

Classroom Support

  • Assist Head Teacher in implementing daily activities and lessons
  • Help prepare and maintain learning centers and classroom materials
  • Support children's engagement in planned activities
  • Assist with classroom transitions and routines
  • Help supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
  • Support implementation of CT ELDS in daily activities
  • Participate in small group instruction under Head Teacher's guidance
  • Assist with classroom organization and material preparation

Student Care and Development

  • Support children's social-emotional development
  • Assist children with self-help skills and personal care routines
  • Help children develop positive social interactions and problem-solving skills
  • Support development of fine and gross motor skills
  • Assist with mealtime routines and promote healthy eating habits
  • Help children with handwashing and other health practices
  • Support toilet training efforts in partnership with families
  • Guide children in cleaning up and organizing materials

Health and Safety

  • Maintain clean and sanitized learning environments
  • Follow proper health and safety protocols
  • Assist with daily health checks
  • Help maintain safe indoor and outdoor environments
  • Follow proper procedures for diapering and toileting
  • Assist with proper food handling and cleaning during meals and snacks
  • Support implementation of safety rules and procedures
  • Report safety concerns to Head Teacher or administration

Documentation and Communication

  • Assist with daily documentation of children's activities
  • Help maintain attendance records
  • Support DOTS assessment system documentation
  • Communicate daily activities to families at pickup/drop-off
  • Share observations of children's development with Head Teacher
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families
  • Document accidents or incidents as required
  • Assist with preparation of materials for family conferences

Requirements
  • A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
  • Or
  • A CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC as at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
  • Or
  • An associate?s degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
  • Or
  • The equivalency to an associate?s degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
  • Or
  • High school diploma or equivalent, must earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) or be enrolled in an accredited Early Childhood Education college/university degree program within the first year of employment.
  • High energy.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check.
  • Must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves
  • Brightwheel software
  • Children's educational software
  • Desktop computers
  • Educational board games
  • Educational puzzles
  • Educational toys
  • Google Workspace
  • Emergency first aid kits
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
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